British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
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The Pioneers of Care awards recognises nurses who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to affect patient care in a positive, efficient and empathetic way, and have helped to tackle problems in frontline care and improve the lives of patients by introducing new techniques or innovations.
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The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an acute pain educational programme in improving nurses' knowledge, skills and attitudes around postoperative pain management. ⋯ Continuing evidenced-based educational programmes in pain management can improve nurses' knowledge of pain. The results of this study could guide the development and implementation of continuing educational programmes for nursing staff in providing patients with evidence-based pain management.